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NVC Lighting to launch new products at DataCentres Ireland

Visitors to this year’s DataCentres Ireland exhibition can learn how NVC Lighting’s new products, designed specifically for the sector, can contribute to increased energy efficiency and cost savings. The ‘around the clock’ operational nature of data centres means that dependable lighting has long been a crucial component in allowing for optimum performance. Now, with the global focus on sustainability and energy saving, NVC Lighting will be launching its BROADWAY range, which utilises LED lighting technology to offer data centre buildings a more efficient solution than ever before, to the European market. Visitors to the two-day exhibition and conference, being held from 20-21 November at the RDS in Dublin, can speak with the NVC Lighting team at Stand 237, who will be showcasing the new BROADWAY products and a range of regular fittings, as well as examples of its work to support data centres. High-quality lighting enhances visibility, reduces the risk of accidents, and supports efficient maintenance operations. The BROADWAY range is specifically designed to offer energy-efficient, low-glare solutions that ensure a safe and productive data centre environment. The NVC Lighting team, which supports clients in a range of sectors across the UK, have focused on optimising its high performance, energy efficient products to contribute to the need for Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) reduction. Phil Brown, Product & Marketing Director at NVC Lighting, says, “We’re excited to launch the optimised BROADWAY range at DataCentres Ireland – these are products which can have a major impact on energy efficiency across the sector, with a relatively low outlay compared to major investments elsewhere. “Working with an efficient and effective LED lighting can lead to significant cost savings in a shorter period of time – over the longer term, their lifespan ensures that it’s an investment which stands the test of time. “This investment not only reduces operating costs but also contributes to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly data centre.” For more from DataCentres Ireland, click here.

Delta launches Smart PDU for data centres

Delta, a power management expert and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, has announced the launch of its new SMART PDU I-Type power management unit. This innovative 1U DC distribution unit delivers flexibility and control for telecom network operators, tower companies, data centre planners, and infrastructure engineers. With up to 21 intelligent, programmable breakers and remote management capabilities, the SMART PDU I-Type optimises power distribution while significantly reducing operational costs. Its compact design maximises valuable rack space, making it an ideal solution for modern, space-constrained telecom and data centre environments. Andreas Grewing, Vice President, Telecom Power Solutions at Delta Electronics EMEA region, states, “Delta continuously leverages its core competencies in high-efficiency power electronics and system integration to develop smart, energy-saving solutions that enhance the power management of our customers’ telecom infrastructure and data centres. The SMART PDU I-Type achieves this by combining compact design with intelligent, programmable breakers and remote control capabilities. These superior features deliver substantial space and operational cost savings while also providing precise power monitoring for better energy efficiency.” The SMART PDU I-Type features up to 21 intelligent, programmable breakers that allow for granular control of power distribution. Each breaker can be customised to meet specific power demands for tenant devices within telecom power cabinets, ensuring optimal power management for critical equipment such as data servers. This capability is especially valuable for operators managing third-party devices, enabling them to streamline power distribution management and enhance operational efficiency.With its ultra-compact 1U form factor, the SMART PDU I-Type maximises rack space utilisation, freeing up valuable space for other critical equipment in telecom cabinets and data centres. Unlike traditional PDUs, it requires no additional installation components, making it an ideal choice for space-constrained environments. This innovative design not only simplifies installation but also supports the growing need for scalable power management solutions in rapidly expanding 5G and data infrastructure environments. The SMART PDU I-Type offers advanced remote monitoring capabilities through Delta’s ORION or Smartpack Controller, enabling operators to control and programme each breaker remotely. This functionality significantly reduces the need for on-site maintenance visits, lowering operational costs. Additionally, the unit provides real-time visibility into power consumption at the breaker level, allowing operators to track energy usage accurately and invoice tenants based on actual consumption, promoting transparency and cost efficiency. With the rapid growth of 5G networks, data storage demands, and cloud services, the need for compact, efficient, and remotely manageable power distribution solutions is more critical than ever. The SMART PDU I-Type addresses these needs, offering a future-proof solution for telecom and data infrastructure operators. For more from Delta, click here.

New production line to offer advanced connectivity

Growing demand for 5G connectivity within the UK can now be addressed through Low Loss Corrugated (LISCA) cable assemblies, thanks to the launch of a new production line by Huber+Suhner and CL Electrical Controls. The development of the production line in Bristol reflects an expansion to the partnership originally agreed in 2020 and ensures mobile operators have greater accessibility to LISCA cable assemblies for projects across the country. “We are pleased to launch our brand-new production line for the UK market,” says Reto Germann, Senior Vice President Sales Communication for the Communication Segment, Huber+Suhner. “This investment demonstrates both companies’ commitment to supporting a rapidly growing telecommunication sector. With this development, CL Electrical Controls can provide operators with advanced network solutions to enhance networks countrywide. The LISCA cables assemblies, renowned for their exceptional RF performance, durability in harsh conditions, and full electrical testing up to 3.8 GHz, will now be produced in the UK by CL Electrical Controls. This development is set to streamline the supply chain for UK mobile operators, ensuring faster delivery and installation, alongside enhanced network infrastructure upgrades, to meet the growing demand for 5G connectivity. The solutions are designed to perform under the most challenging environmental conditions while ensuring long-term reliability. These assemblies are crucial components for future-proofing mobile networks as they adapt to the demands of 5G and beyond. With the new production line, operators will have greater opportunity to obtain and use LISCA cable assemblies within their projects. “We are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Huber+Suhner with this launch,” says Steve Thompson Director, Production and Operations, CL Electrical Controls. “The ongoing expansion of 5G in the UK demands means operators are now crying out for reliable, locally produced solutions. This new production line ensures that the country's increasing network requirements can be addressed efficiently.” For more from Huber+Suhner, click here.

Keysight introduces portable system to test DCI

Keysight Technologies has introduced the Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 800GE Benchtop, a new multiport, multi-user, and multi-speed portable design and validation platform that tests artificial intelligence (AI), high performance computing (HPC), data centre interconnects (DCI), and network infrastructure. Demand for optical interconnects (optics and fibre cables) and the 800GE Ethernet interconnects required to build AI, ML, and HPC network infrastructure is dramatically increasing, with Grand View Research forecasting a compound annual growth rate of 12.6% for the DCI market until 2030. To support this growth, data centre providers are focused on latency, throughput, streamlining operations, intelligence, and security. Testing is critical for manufacturers and the end-users of silicon chips, optical transceivers, cables, and network equipment, who must trust the products they receive have been stress tested in a real-world environment that realistically simulates how they will operate in their actual network. Keysight says that the Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 800GE Benchtop delivers new capabilities in a quiet, portable, energy efficient platform that addresses the unique test requirements of manufacturers of network equipment (NEMs), silicon chips (ASIC), optics and cables, as well as cloud service providers and data centre operators. Key benefits of the Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 800GE Benchtop include: Quiet, portable and energy efficient operation: The benchtop unit is lightweight and portable with a small footprint. The built-in handle enables easy movement within the lab or to another lab. Manufacturers can also transport the system to events or customer sites to demonstrate how their products are being tested, which is not always possible with existing rackmount test systems, which can be difficult to move. With 'office quiet' operation, the audible noise specification is only 60 decibels (dBA). The unit supports high power consumption optical receivers up to 30 watts. Increase test coverage: The multi-user, multi-port, multi-speed platform, available in a two-port and a four-port model, allows operators to run more tests simultaneously with two, three or four users per chassis. Parallel testing optimises resource utilisation and test case throughput and minimises testing time by covering a wider range of scenarios and configurations to identify bottlenecks and scalability issues. This capability is not possible with single-user benchtop test systems on the market. The solution can test all Ethernet speeds from 50GE to 800GE PAM4 for layers 1 through to layer 3 on any port. Enhance visibility: Keysight’s IxExplorer software is included with the Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 800GE Benchtop chassis and provides an easy-to-use graphical user interface to manage the hardware. The intuitive and user-friendly GUI can run on the benchtop itself by connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse – or by connecting a computer to a test network for remote operation by multiple simultaneous users. Emulate realistic network traffic: By utilising IxNetwork software with the benchtop hardware platform, operators can simulate authentic real-world network traffic and control plane protocols. This provides end-to-end test system automation to benchmark performance and scale of layer 2 and layer 3 network devices and network protocols. Accelerate AI training time: The platform leverages the validation and design capabilities of Keysight’s AI data centre solutions. This accelerates AI training completion time and reduces costs by emulating high-scale workloads, providing insights into collective communication performance, executing defined behavioural models, enabling flexible ‘what if’ scenario testing, and offering pre-packaged applications to further simplify the benchmarking process. Ram Periakaruppan, Vice President and General Manager, Network Test & Security Solutions, Keysight, says, The rapid growth in AI and HPC infrastructures is driving an unprecedented need for innovative testing solutions, and Keysight’s mission is to champion these efforts. The new 800GE benchtop system represents a significant leap forward in enabling the industry to validate and deploy the next generation of high-speed networks with confidence. Dr. Mike Gao, General Manager, Luxshare-TECH Optical Business Unit, adds, "As demand for high-performance solutions in AI, HPC, and ML continues to grow, the collaboration between Luxshare and Keysight is paving the way for future innovation. Our combined expertise is creating cutting-edge products to meet evolving customer needs, including 800G DR8 LPO transceivers able to meet higher speed data rates and performances with limited power consumption (less than 8W)”. For more from Keysight, click here.

Vertiv introduces EnergyCore battery cabinets

Designed to meeting the urgent need for solutions supporting high-density computing in increasingly crowded data centre facilities, Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has introduced Vertiv EnergyCore battery cabinets. Factory assembled with LFP (Lithium-Iron-Phosphate) battery modules and Vertiv’s internally-powered battery management system, Vertiv EnergyCore cabinets are available globally and are qualified for use with most current and legacy three-phase Vertiv uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, including the recently launched Vertiv Trinergy. Vertiv EnergyCore cabinets are optimised for five minutes end-of-life runtime at 263kWb per each compact, 24” wide (600mm) cabinet, and operate across a wide temperature range, making them suitable for high-density environments. Lithium batteries are more compact and lighter than VRLA alternatives, allowing users to deploy fewer battery cabinets in most applications. An internal two-hole lug eliminates the need for a conduit box, and the cabinets require no on-site external control wiring, reducing deployment time and cost compared to traditional on-site assembly. The cabinets are equipped with Vertiv’s intuitive interactive touch screen HMI display to provide visibility and control of the cabinet, operating system, and the installed batteries. The integrated battery management system is powered by the Vertiv EnergyCore batteries, removing the requirement for an external power source and simplifying installation. It provides lifetime onboard data storage, tracking performance over battery charge-discharge cycles, service events, and enabling accurate state-of-health reports that can be used for warranty support and predictive analytics. Remote battery monitoring is available via Vertiv Alber Battery Xplorer Enterprise. “The proliferation of AI and other high-performance computing applications is putting a premium on the ability to deliver more power in smaller, hotter spaces,” says Milind Paranjape, Vice President of Energy Storage at Vertiv. “With the Vertiv EnergyCore battery cabinets, Vertiv is delivering exactly what its customers and the industry need – compact, high power energy storage capable of operating safely and optimally. Simply put, these battery cabinets are designed for the emerging mission-critical needs of high-density computing environments.” The modular design of Vertiv Trinergy allows each UPS core to be paired with dedicated Vertiv EnergyCore battery cabinets in a distributed architecture, enabling uninterrupted service for critical applications. Due to the power density of the Vertiv EnergyCore design, only two lithium-ion battery cabinets are needed to support each 500kW Trinergy UPS core, versus the three cabinets that are required by most suppliers. Vertiv EnergyCore is UL 1973 listed and has been successfully tested for compliance to UL 9540A standard for protection against thermal runaway fire propagation in battery energy storage systems, which, according to NFPA 855 ESS installation standards, means the three feet (92cm) spacing requirements between racks can be waived by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction. This can save space and speed deployment. For more from Vertiv, click here.

Rugged PC enables power-efficient embedded computing

Embedded systems and display solutions provider, Review Display Systems (RDS), has announced the introduction of a high-performance, rugged PC from leading embedded computing solutions supplier, AAEON. The BOXER-6406-ADN is a compact embedded computer that implements the power efficient and capable Intel Atom Processor X Series and the Intel Processor N-series processor platforms and a range of rugged features that provide support industrial applications. The BOXER-6406-ADN is powered by the Intel Processor N200, Intel Processor N50, or the Intel Atom x7211E. System memory of up to 32GB of DDR5 system memory running at 4800Mhz via SODIMM slot, enables high-bandwidth data transmission for a wide range of peripheral interfaces, including DB-9 and DB-15 ports for RS-232/422/485 and digital I/O functions. Additional I/O includes two RJ-45 ports for Intel I226-LM ethernet running at 2.5GbE, dual HDMI, and a total of four USB type-A ports (USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2). Flexible storage is offered with a 2.5" SATA drive and a M.2 2280 M-Key, with further expansion supported by an M.2 2230 E-Key for Wi-Fi, as well as full-size Mini Card and SIM slots. The rugged processor platform features include an operating temperature range of -20°C to 60°C and wide input voltage range of 9V to 36V, which includes over/under-voltage current protection and short-circuit protection. With external mechanical dimensions of just 222mm (l) x 104.6mm (w) x 56.1mm (d), the BOXER-6406 is a compact embedded box PC which can be easily mounted in confined usage environments. The system relies solely on passive, fanless cooling, which restricts the build-up of contaminants when deployed in harsh operating environments. To enhance durability, the system is equipped with IEC 68-2-27 anti-shock tolerance and advanced anti-vibration capabilities. Lockable I/O connectors have also been implemented to safeguard against wear and tear. The AAEON BOXER-6404-AND embedded PC is now available from Review Display Systems.

Vertiv introduces new cooling chillers for data centres

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced the introduction of the high-capacity models of its Vertiv Liebert AFC inverter screw chiller range with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. Available in the EMEA region, the new models provide up to 2.2 MW of cooling capacity in a single frame, resulting in a smaller carbon emission footprint, requiring fewer units to be installed for capacity, and reducing installation and maintenance time and costs for data centre operators. The newest Liebert AFC models are high-density, outdoor, free cooling chillers that reportedly provide the industry’s highest capacity in a single frame. These future-ready chillers enable hybrid operation for data centres deploying AI and HPC liquid cooling applications and are compliant with current regulatory requirements in the EU. The chiller is an integral part of the overall Vertiv solution to simplify data centre deployment and management. By pairing the Liebert AFC chillers with chilled water solutions - such as Vertiv Liebert PCW perimeter air handler system, Vertiv Liebert XDU coolant distribution unit, Vertiv Liebert CWA thermal wall system, and Vertiv Liebert iCOM CWM smart control - operators can efficiently address the cooling needs of colocation and cloud data centre applications. "As the demand for AI and HPC deployments grows, customers are increasingly seeking solutions that provide higher cooling capacity within a compact footprint," states George Hannah, Senior Global Director for Chilled Water Systems at Vertiv. "The latest Liebert AFC low-GWP chillers reach up to 2.2 MW, in a form factor that significantly reduces the time, cost, and complexity of deploying these systems. This solution supports Vertiv's commitment to environmental responsibility and compliance with the latest regulatory standards, and aligns with the company's objectives to continue its industry-leading expertise in air and liquid cooling applications." Vertiv Liebert AFC offers up to 20% lower annual energy consumption compared to fixed screw solutions. The inverter-driven compressor allows for the reduction of energy consumption and, in particular, the electrical power required during peaks, which in turn allows more power availability for the IT equipment. The innovative regulation algorithms offer accurate control of the fluid delivery temperature to the indoor units, enhancing cooling continuity and reliability. The unit is designed to operate with a more eco-friendly refrigerant R1234ze HFO, which allows data centre owners to comply with the EU F-Gas Regulation 2024/573 and enables customers to support pressing sustainability goals. For more from Vertiv, click here.

Vultr introduces AMD Instinct MI300X accelerator

Vultr, a privately held cloud computing platform, has announced that the new AMD Instinct MI300X accelerator and ROCm open software are set to be made available within Vultr’s composable cloud infrastructure. The collaboration between Vultr's composable cloud infrastructure and AMD next-generation silicon architecture unlocks new frontiers of GPU-accelerated workloads from the data centre to the edge. “Innovation thrives in an open ecosystem,” says J.J. Kardwell, CEO of Vultr. “The future of enterprise AI workloads is in open environments that allow for flexibility, scalability, and security. AMD accelerators give our customers unparalleled cost-to-performance. The balance of high memory with low power requirements furthers sustainability efforts and gives our customers the capabilities to efficiently drive innovation and growth through AI.” With AMD ROCm open software and Vultr's cloud platform, enterprises have access to an industry-leading environment for AI development and deployment. The open nature of AMD architecture and Vultr infrastructure allows enterprises access to thousands of open source, pre-trained models and frameworks with a drop-in code experience, creating an optimised environment for AI development to advance projects at speed. “We are proud of our close collaboration with Vultr, as its cloud platform is designed to manage high-performance AI training and inferencing tasks and provide improved overall efficiency,” notes Negin Oliver, Corporate Vice President of Business Development, Data Center GPU Business Unit, AMD. “With the adoption of AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators and ROCm open software for these latest deployments, Vultr’s customers will benefit from having a truly optimised system tasked to manage a wide range of AI-intensive workloads.” Designed for next-generation workloads, AMD architecture on Vultr infrastructure allows for true cloud-native orchestration of all AI resources. AMD Instinct accelerators and ROCm software management tools integrate seamlessly with the Vultr Kubernetes Engine for Cloud GPU to create GPU-accelerated Kubernetes clusters that can power the most resource-intensive workloads anywhere in the world. These platform capabilities give developers and innovators the resources to build sophisticated AI and machine learning solutions to the most complex business challenges. Further benefits of this partnership include: • Improved price-to-performance: Vultr's high-performance cloud compute, accelerated by AMD GPUs, offers exceptional processing power for demanding workloads while maintaining cost efficiency.• Scalable compute and optimised workload management: Vultr’s scalable cloud infrastructure, combined with AMD's advanced processing capabilities, allows businesses to seamlessly scale their compute resources as demand grows.• Accelerated discovery and innovation in R&D: Vultr's cloud infrastructure offers the necessary computational power and scalability for developers to deploy AMD Instinct GPUs, AMD ROCm open software, and the vast partner ecosystem to solve complex problems for faster discovery cycles and innovation.• Optimised for AI inference: Vultr's platform is optimised for AI inference, with AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs providing faster, scalable, and energy-efficient processing of AI models, enabling reduced latency and higher throughput.• Sustainable computing: Vultr’s eco-friendly cloud infrastructure allows users to achieve energy-efficient and sustainable computing in large-scale operations with AMD-efficient AI technologies. For more from Vultr, click here.

Lenovo expands Neptune liquid cooling ecosystem

Lenovo has expanded its Neptune liquid-cooling technology to more servers with new ThinkSystem V4 designs that help businesses boost intelligence, consolidate IT and lower power consumption in the new era of AI. Powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors with P-cores, the new Lenovo ThinkSystem SC750 V4 supercomputing infrastructure (pictured above) combines peak performance with advanced efficiency to deliver faster insights in a space-optimised design for intensive HPC workloads. The full portfolio includes new Intel-based solutions optimised for rack density and massive transactional data, maximising processing performance in the data centre space for HPC and AI workloads. “Lenovo is helping enterprises of every size and across every industry bring new AI use cases to life based on improvements in real-time computing, power efficiency and ease of deployment,” says Scott Tease, Vice President and General Manager of High-Performance Computing and AI at Lenovo. “The new Lenovo ThinkSystem V4 solutions powered by Intel will transform business intelligence and analytics by delivering AI-level compute in a smaller footprint that consumes less energy.”As part of its ongoing investment in accelerating AI, Lenovo is pushing the envelope with the sixth generation of its Lenovo Neptune liquid-cooling technology, delivering it for mainstream use throughout its ThinkSystem V3 and V4 portfolios through compact design innovations that maximise computing performance while consuming less energy. Lenovo’s proprietary direct water-cooling recycles loops of warm water to cool data centre systems, enabling up to a 40% reduction in power consumption.The Lenovo ThinkSystem SC750 V4 helps support customers’ sustainability goals data centre operations with highly efficient direct water-cooling built directly into the solution and accelerators that deliver even greater workload efficiency with exceptional performance per watt. Engineered for space-optimised computing, the infrastructure fits within less than a square meter of data centre space in industry-standard 19-inch racks, pushing the boundaries of compact general-purpose supercomputing. Leveraging the new infrastructure, organisations can achieve faster time-to-value by quickly and securely unlocking new insights from their data. The ThinkSystem SC750 V4 uses a next-generation MRDIMM memory solution to increase critical memory bandwidth by up to 40%. It is also designed for handling sensitive workloads with enhanced security features for greater protection. Building on Lenovo’s leadership in AI innovation, the new solutions achieve advanced performance, increased reliability and higher density to propel intelligence. For more from Lenovo, click here.

New 1MW Coolant Distribution Unit launched

Airedale by Modine, a critical cooling specialist, has announced the launch of a coolant distribution unit (CDU), in response to increasing demand for high performance, high efficiency liquid and hybrid (air and liquid) cooling solutions in the global data centre industry. The Airedale by Modine CDU will be manufactured in the US and Europe and is suitable for both colocation and hyperscale data centre providers who are seeking to manage higher-density IT heat loads. The increasing data processing power of next-generation central processing units (CPUs) and graphics processing units (GPUs), developed to support complex IT applications like AI, result in higher heat loads that are most efficiently served by liquid cooling solutions. The CDU is the key component of any liquid cooling system, isolating facility water systems from the IT equipment and precisely distributing coolant fluid to where it is needed in the server / rack. Delivering up to 1MW of cooling capacity based on ASHRAE W2 or W3 facility water temperatures, Airedale’s CDU offers the same quality and high energy efficiency associated with other Airedale by Modine cooling solutions. Developed with complete, intelligent cooling systems in mind, the CDU’s integrated controls communicates with the site building management system (BMS) and system controls, for optimal performance and reliability. The ability to network up to eight CDUs makes it a flexible and scalable solution, responsive to a wide range of high-density loads. Manufactured with the highest quality materials and components, with N+1 pump redundancy, the Airedale CDU is engineered to perform in the uptime-dependent world of the hyperscale and colocation global data centre markets. Richard Burcher, Liquid Cooling Product Manager at Airedale by Modine, says, “Our investment in the liquid cooling market strengthens Airedale by Modine’s position in the data centre industry. We are seeing an increasing amount of enquiries for liquid cooling solutions, as providers move to a hybrid cooling approach to manage low to mid-density and high-density heat loads in the same space. “Airedale by Modine is a complete system provider, encompassing air and liquid cooling, as well as control throughout the thermal chain, supported with in-territory aftersales. This expertise in all areas of data centre cooling affords our clients complete life-cycle assurance.” For more from Airedale, click here.